2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 C300

The auction lists the primary damage as left-side damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this claim, with substantial deformation and scraping on the left front fender, left front door, and rocker area. The left front fender is severely crushed and deeply creased around the wheel opening, extending toward the door seam and rear edge of the fender. The left front door has pronounced deformation along its forward and lower sections, while the rear door edge and rocker-area panel show inward deformation with sharp creasing. Multiple long scrape marks and light-colored paint transfer are visible across the lower left front door and rocker panel. A small area of chipped or scraped paint is also present near the upper rear portion of the fender at the hood seam. The available findings document visible exterior collision damage only. They do not establish the condition of the suspension, steering, wheel, brakes, airbags, electrical systems, underlying structure, or mechanical components. A thorough physical inspection and alignment check are recommended before purchase, including inspection behind the damaged panels and around the wheel and rocker areas. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 sedan, VIN WDDWF4JB9JR404448. It is equipped with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline M274 engine, listed with turbocharging and 241 horsepower, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured in South Africa. Drive type was not provided in the decoding information. NHTSA records list multiple recalls potentially covering 2018 C300 vehicles, including recalls involving eCall communication software, seat-belt retraction, air-bag systems, headlights, the battery mounting bracket and positive-terminal cover, rear-window bonding, steering components, and the front roof panel on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. Applicability can vary by body style, drivetrain, equipment, and VIN. Recall completion should be confirmed with Mercedes-Benz or an authorized dealer before operation.